Early Governors' Papers

To his Excellency Joseph M^cMinn Governor of the state of Tennessee

Whereas we the undersigned are creditably informed that ^there is a vacancy in the appointment of solicitor general of the 18^th district of this state, Beg leave to recommend to your con sideration, John C Collier Esquire as a young Gentleman of the law as a worthy man possessing integrity industry and ability - And we do not hesitate to say that should he secure that app ointment, that he will discharge the duties faithfully to his ? & with credit to himself-

Charlotte 3^rd Sept^r 1820

F W Huling. Andrew Hays Will A. Cook J. B. Reynold A B [?]

To his Excellency Wm Carroll

Your petitioners represent that James H Russell the Entry taker of Stuart County [sic] hath lately departed this life and that the Citizens of said County sustain some inconvenience fom the want of some person to perform the duties of that office - they therefore petition for the appointment of some suitable person - and recommend to your Excellency Joseph Smith of said County as suitably qualified for discharging the duties of that office -

5th Feby 1827 Dover

E. Johnson Jesse A. Brownan William Bayless Alex^r P. Outlaw M A Martin J. B Reynold John [Ley?] Alex^r Brown William Phillips Wm Elliott J P Wall William Kay C. Bayless Willie Bayless